The park also says it is the only facility outside of North America to have received accreditation from the Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA) and that they are audited by the AZA as well as the Alliance of Marine Mammal Parks and Aquariums.

Out of Ocean Park's 60 husbandry and veterinary staff, 29 are exclusively dedicated to dolphins.

Animal rights groups think the park is missing the point completely.

"The business model of exploiting captive animals for fun and profit is one of the most morally inferior human activities. We have an ultimate goal of zero captive animals for entertaining humans," says Wong.

And the idea that dolphin shows help to educate the public about animals doesn't convince him.

In fact, Wong predicts that theme parks will need to change their business models in order to stay relevant.

"Captivity may be the only option in the past, but now we have technological options to pursue our change in attitude towards animals," says Wong.

The activist envisions a future Ocean Park that floats on open waters, bringing tourists out to nature rather than "bringing dolphins into prison."

Or a sonic communication device for people on land to interact with dolphins at sea.

Fancy a live chat with dolphins, anyone?

Have you seen a dolphin show? What did you think of it? Do you think theme parks should stop presenting animals in captivity?

After traveling around the world on a fistful of dollars, Zoe returns to Hong Kong, where she grew up, to discover and write about all the inspiring stuff that happens here on a daily basis.